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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 444.79 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 444.79 and 88.39 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 444.79 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/444.79 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 444.79 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 39,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.65/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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