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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 443.35 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 443.35 and 100.47 is: 150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 443.35 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/443.35 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 443.35 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 44,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545.38/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.72

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