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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 444.29 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 444.29 and 151.88 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 444.29 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/444.29 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 444.29 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 67,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,475.78/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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