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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 444.45 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 444.45 and 159.55 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 444.45 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/444.45 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 444.45 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 70,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,912.00/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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