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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444.08 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 444.08 and 103.62 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 444.08 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/444.08 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 444.08 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 46,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015.57/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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