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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.54, 409.68 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.54, 409.68 and 226.88 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.54 : 409.68 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.54/409.68 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.54x = 409.68 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.54x = 92,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,948.20/296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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