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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.92 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.92 and 234.31 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.92 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.92 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.92 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 95,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,812.87/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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