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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.70, 443 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.70, 443 and 149.28 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.70 : 443 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.70/443 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.70x = 443 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.70x = 66,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,131.04/295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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