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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 445.19 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 445.19 and 231.64 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 445.19 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/445.19 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 445.19 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 103,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,123.81/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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