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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 443.12 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 443.12 and 151.20 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 443.12 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/443.12 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 443.12 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 66,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,999.74/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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