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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 444.66 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 444.66 and 101.48 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 444.66 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/444.66 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 444.66 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 45,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,124.10/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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