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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 442.35 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 442.35 and 150.75 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 442.35 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/442.35 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 442.35 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 66,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,684.26/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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