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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.93, 444.08 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.93, 444.08 and 151.62 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.93 : 444.08 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.93/444.08 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.93x = 444.08 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.93x = 67,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331.41/295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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