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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 409.64 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 409.64 and 223.32 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 409.64 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/409.64 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 409.64 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 91,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,480.80/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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