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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 444.72 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 444.72 and 103.98 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 444.72 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/444.72 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 444.72 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 46,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239.76/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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