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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 443.34 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 443.34 and 158.85 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 443.34 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/443.34 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 443.34 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 70,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,424.56/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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