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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.77, 443.87 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.77, 443.87 and 238.68 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.77 : 443.87 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.77/443.87 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.77x = 443.87 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.77x = 105,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,941.70/295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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