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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 444.59 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 444.59 and 101.35 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 444.59 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/444.59 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 444.59 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 45,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059.24/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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