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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 407.96 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 407.96 and 268.97 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 407.96 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/407.96 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 407.96 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 109,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,729.00/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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