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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 446.09 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 446.09 and 236.99 is: 355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 446.09 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/446.09 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 446.09 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 105,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,717.68/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.16

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