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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 444.71 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 444.71 and 101.49 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 444.71 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/444.71 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 444.71 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 45,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.63/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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