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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.02 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.02 and 235.74 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.02 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.02 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.02 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 104,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,909.01/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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