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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.35 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.35 and 79.82 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.35 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.35 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.35 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 35,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.40/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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