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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.66 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.66 and 237.94 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.66 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.66 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.66 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 105,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,564.46/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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