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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 445.78 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 445.78 and 235.90 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 445.78 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/445.78 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 445.78 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 105,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,159.50/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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