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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 444.49 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 444.49 and 159.43 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 444.49 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/444.49 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 444.49 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 70,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,865.04/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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