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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 409.10 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 409.10 and 234.38 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 409.10 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/409.10 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 409.10 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 95,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,884.86/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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