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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 444.33 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 444.33 and 238.86 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 444.33 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/444.33 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 444.33 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 106,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,132.66/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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