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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 446.13 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 446.13 and 236.94 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 446.13 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/446.13 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 446.13 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 105,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,706.04/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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