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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 442.56 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 442.56 and 237.35 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 442.56 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/442.56 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 442.56 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 105,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,041.62/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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