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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 442.38 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 442.38 and 150.78 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 442.38 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/442.38 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 442.38 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 66,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,702.06/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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