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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 446.34 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 446.34 and 236.76 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 446.34 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/446.34 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 446.34 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 105,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,675.46/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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