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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 443.89 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 443.89 and 238.24 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 443.89 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/443.89 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 443.89 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 105,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,751.48/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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