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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 447.03 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 447.03 and 236.88 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 447.03 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/447.03 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 447.03 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 105,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,892.47/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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