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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 443.95 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 443.95 and 149.84 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 443.95 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/443.95 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 443.95 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 66,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523.04/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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