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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 445.01 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 445.01 and 80.25 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 445.01 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/445.01 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 445.01 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 35,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,712.05/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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