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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 442.41 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 442.41 and 237.23 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 442.41 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/442.41 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 442.41 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 104,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,952.82/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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