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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 444.98 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 444.98 and 80.22 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 444.98 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/444.98 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 444.98 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 35,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,696.30/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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