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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.80, 409.10 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.80, 409.10 and 223.08 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.80 : 409.10 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.80/409.10 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.80x = 409.10 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.80x = 91,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,262.03/296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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