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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 444.23 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 444.23 and 238.38 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 444.23 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/444.23 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 444.23 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 105,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,895.55/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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