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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 443.81 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 443.81 and 230.88 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 443.81 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/443.81 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 443.81 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 102,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,465.70/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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