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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 442.83 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 442.83 and 237.74 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 442.83 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/442.83 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 442.83 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 105,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,278.40/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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