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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 445.52 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 445.52 and 235.44 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 445.52 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/445.52 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 445.52 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 104,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,893.82/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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