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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 444.12 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 444.12 and 159.06 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 444.12 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/444.12 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 444.12 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 70,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,641.73/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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