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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.54, 444.84 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.54, 444.84 and 101.48 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.54 : 444.84 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.54/444.84 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.54x = 444.84 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.54x = 45,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,143.48/296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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