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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 444.95 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 444.95 and 80.25 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 444.95 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/444.95 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 444.95 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 35,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708.55/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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