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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.82 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.82 and 88.27 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.82 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.82 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.82 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 39,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,264.26/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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