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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.34 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.34 and 151.80 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.34 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.34 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.34 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 67,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,299.01/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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