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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 409.56 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 409.56 and 226.36 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 409.56 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/409.56 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 409.56 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 92,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,708.00/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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