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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 443.76 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 443.76 and 235.36 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 443.76 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/443.76 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 443.76 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 104,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,443.35/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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