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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 443.54 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 443.54 and 238.38 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 443.54 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/443.54 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 443.54 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 105,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,731.07/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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