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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 408.49 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 408.49 and 237.24 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 408.49 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/408.49 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 408.49 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 96,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,909.57/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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