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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.02, 444.72 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.02, 444.72 and 231.12 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.02 : 444.72 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.02/444.72 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.02x = 444.72 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.02x = 102,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,782.60/296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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