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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.72, 443.70 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.72, 443.70 and 151.48 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.72 : 443.70 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.72/443.70 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.72x = 443.70 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.72x = 67,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,211.68/295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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