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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.16 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.16 and 238.94 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.16 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.16 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.16 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 106,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,366.53/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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