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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 444.17 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 444.17 and 101.15 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 444.17 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/444.17 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 444.17 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 44,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,925.07/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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