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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 409.34 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 409.34 and 231.34 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 409.34 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/409.34 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 409.34 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 94,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,696.72/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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