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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 443.34 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 443.34 and 238.44 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 443.34 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/443.34 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 443.34 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 105,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,709.99/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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