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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 408.38 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 408.38 and 251.96 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 408.38 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/408.38 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 408.38 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 102,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,892.12/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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