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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 409.97 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 409.97 and 226.62 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 409.97 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/409.97 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 409.97 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 92,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,907.40/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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