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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 409.38 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 409.38 and 234.64 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 409.38 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/409.38 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 409.38 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 96,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,055.90/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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