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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 409.32 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 409.32 and 209.28 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 409.32 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/409.32 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 409.32 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 85,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,662.49/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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