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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 444.94 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 444.94 and 80.26 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 444.94 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/444.94 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 444.94 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 35,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710.88/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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