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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 444.15 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 444.15 and 159.20 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 444.15 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/444.15 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 444.15 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 70,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,706.46/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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