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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 445.08 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 445.08 and 235.88 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 445.08 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/445.08 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 445.08 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 104,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,985.47/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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