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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 417.18 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 417.18 and 296.20 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 417.18 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/417.18 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 417.18 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 123,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,567.24/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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