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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.70, 442.94 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.70, 442.94 and 151.16 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.70 : 442.94 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.70/442.94 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.70x = 442.94 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.70x = 66,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952.97/295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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