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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 444.72 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 444.72 and 235.82 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 444.72 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/444.72 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 444.72 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 104,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,871.65/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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