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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 422.15 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 422.15 and 296.73 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 422.15 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/422.15 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 422.15 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 125,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,263.09/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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