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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 443.60 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 443.60 and 235.26 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 443.60 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/443.60 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 443.60 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 104,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,361.34/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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