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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 422.36 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 422.36 and 296.89 is: 408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 422.36 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/422.36 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 422.36 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 125,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,395.89/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.57

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