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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 444.21 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 444.21 and 159.15 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 444.21 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/444.21 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 444.21 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 70,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,696.02/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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