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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.92 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.92 and 223.56 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.92 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.92 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.92 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 91,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,641.72/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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