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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 443.31 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 443.31 and 237.85 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 443.31 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/443.31 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 443.31 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 105,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,441.28/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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