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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 409.92 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 409.92 and 223.40 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 409.92 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/409.92 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 409.92 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 91,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,576.13/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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