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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 408.51 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 408.51 and 230.03 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 408.51 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/408.51 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 408.51 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 93,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,969.56/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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