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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 441.49 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 441.49 and 237.09 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 441.49 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/441.49 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 441.49 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 104,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,672.86/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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