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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 408.86 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 408.86 and 209.08 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 408.86 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/408.86 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 408.86 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 85,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,482.40/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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