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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 444.30 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 444.30 and 151.80 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 444.30 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/444.30 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 444.30 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 67,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444.74/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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