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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 443.38 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 443.38 and 234.84 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 443.38 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/443.38 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 443.38 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 104,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,123.36/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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