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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 444 and 232 is: 348

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 444 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/444 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 444 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 103,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,008/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348

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