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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 442.98 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 442.98 and 150.60 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 442.98 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/442.98 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 442.98 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 66,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,712.79/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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