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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.53, 408.09 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.53, 408.09 and 237.31 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.53 : 408.09 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.53/408.09 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.53x = 408.09 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.53x = 96,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,843.84/296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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