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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444.24 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 444.24 and 151.76 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 444.24 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/444.24 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 444.24 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 67,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,417.86/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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