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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 408.74 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 408.74 and 226.49 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 408.74 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/408.74 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 408.74 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 92,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,572.35/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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