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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.22 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.22 and 159.46 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.22 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.22 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.22 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 70,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,835.32/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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