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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 407.88 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 407.88 and 261.22 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 407.88 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/407.88 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 407.88 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 106,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,547.07/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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