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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 414.99 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 414.99 and 296.46 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 414.99 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/414.99 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 414.99 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 123,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,027.94/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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