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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 443.31 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 443.31 and 151.37 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 443.31 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/443.31 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 443.31 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 67,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.83/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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