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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 443.60 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 443.60 and 238.05 is: 356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 443.60 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/443.60 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 443.60 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 105,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,598.98/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.58

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