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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 408.85 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 408.85 and 230.72 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 408.85 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/408.85 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 408.85 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 94,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,327.25/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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