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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 409.41 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 409.41 and 226.92 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 409.41 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/409.41 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 409.41 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 92,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,903.32/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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