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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 409.08 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 409.08 and 230.73 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 409.08 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/409.08 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 409.08 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 94,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,387.03/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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