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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 442.44 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 442.44 and 151.15 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 442.44 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/442.44 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 442.44 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 66,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,874.81/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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