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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 444.72 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 444.72 and 235.28 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 444.72 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/444.72 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 444.72 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 104,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,633.72/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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