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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 443.58 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 443.58 and 234.88 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 443.58 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/443.58 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 443.58 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 104,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,188.07/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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