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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 445.16 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 445.16 and 235.18 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 445.16 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/445.16 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 445.16 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 104,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,692.73/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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