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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 442.79 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 442.79 and 237.25 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 442.79 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/442.79 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 442.79 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 105,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,054.10/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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