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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 444.39 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 444.39 and 159.38 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 444.39 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/444.39 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 444.39 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 70,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,824.66/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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