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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 445.27 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 445.27 and 80.42 is: 120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 445.27 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/445.27 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 445.27 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 35,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.61/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.64

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