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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 443.16 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 443.16 and 151.26 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 443.16 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/443.16 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 443.16 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 67,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,032.38/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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