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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.08 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.08 and 296.18 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.08 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.08 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.08 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 126,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,490.42/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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