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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 409.27 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 409.27 and 234.65 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 409.27 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/409.27 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 409.27 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 96,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,035.21/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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