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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 444.33 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 444.33 and 235.38 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 444.33 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/444.33 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 444.33 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 104,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,586.40/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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