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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 444.64 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 444.64 and 236.90 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 444.64 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/444.64 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 444.64 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 105,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,335.22/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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