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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.53, 444.80 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.53, 444.80 and 88.32 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.53 : 444.80 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.53/444.80 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.53x = 444.80 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.53x = 39,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,284.74/296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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