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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 410.03 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 410.03 and 234.73 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 410.03 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/410.03 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 410.03 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 96,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,246.34/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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