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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 409.56 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 409.56 and 238.08 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 409.56 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/409.56 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 409.56 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 97,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,508.04/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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