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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 444.32 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 444.32 and 152.02 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 444.32 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/444.32 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 444.32 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 67,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,542.54/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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