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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.96 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.96 and 270.24 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.96 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.96 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.96 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 110,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,517.35/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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