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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 443.34 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 443.34 and 151.53 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 443.34 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/443.34 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 443.34 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 67,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,179.31/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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