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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 444.65 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 444.65 and 80.06 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 444.65 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/444.65 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 444.65 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 35,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,596.06/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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