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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 409.37 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 409.37 and 234.56 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 409.37 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/409.37 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 409.37 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 96,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,021.68/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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