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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 445.81 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 445.81 and 238.41 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 445.81 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/445.81 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 445.81 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 106,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,287.02/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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