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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.53, 409.05 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.53, 409.05 and 226.46 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.53 : 409.05 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.53/409.05 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.53x = 409.05 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.53x = 92,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,634.49/296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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