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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 409.80 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 409.80 and 226.03 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 409.80 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/409.80 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 409.80 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 92,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,627.09/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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