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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 444.12 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 444.12 and 151.74 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 444.12 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/444.12 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 444.12 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 67,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390.77/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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