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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 446.16 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 446.16 and 236 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 446.16 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/446.16 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 446.16 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 105,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,293.76/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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