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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 442.41 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 442.41 and 237.25 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 442.41 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/442.41 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 442.41 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 104,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,964.01/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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