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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 445.92 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 445.92 and 236.68 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 445.92 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/445.92 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 445.92 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 105,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,540.35/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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