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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 536.14 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 536.14 and 296.20 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 536.14 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/536.14 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 536.14 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 158,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,804.67/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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