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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.56 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.56 and 234.64 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.56 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.56 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.56 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 96,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,099.16/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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