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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 444.84 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 444.84 and 159.85 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 444.84 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/444.84 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 444.84 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 71,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,107.67/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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