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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 444.74 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 444.74 and 233.13 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 444.74 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/444.74 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 444.74 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 103,681.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,681.07/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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