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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 444.38 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 444.38 and 113.62 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 444.38 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/444.38 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 444.38 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 50,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,490.46/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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