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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 445.11 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 445.11 and 233.02 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 445.11 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/445.11 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 445.11 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 103,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,719.53/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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