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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 443.65 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 443.65 and 230.32 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 443.65 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/443.65 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 443.65 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 102,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,181.47/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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