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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 408.76 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 408.76 and 226.46 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 408.76 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/408.76 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 408.76 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 92,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,568.25/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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