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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.67, 421.41 and 296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.67, 421.41 and 296.11 is: 408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.67 : 421.41 = 296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.67/421.41 = 296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.67x = 421.41 × 296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.67x = 124,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,782.66/305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.23

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