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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 409.29 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 409.29 and 226.13 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 409.29 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/409.29 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 409.29 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 92,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,549.85/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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