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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 443.89 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 443.89 and 159.35 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 443.89 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/443.89 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 443.89 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 70,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,736.44/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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