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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 443.83 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 443.83 and 159.52 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 443.83 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/443.83 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 443.83 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 70,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,799.76/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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