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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 407.40 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 407.40 and 233.68 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 407.40 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/407.40 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 407.40 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 95,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,201.23/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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