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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 444.44 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 444.44 and 103.82 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 444.44 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/444.44 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 444.44 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 46,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139.80/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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