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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.56 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.56 and 150.84 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.56 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.56 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.56 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 66,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755.75/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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