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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 444.68 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 444.68 and 235.52 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 444.68 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/444.68 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 444.68 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 104,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,731.03/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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