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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 444.75 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 444.75 and 236.14 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 444.75 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/444.75 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 444.75 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 105,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,023.27/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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