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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 444.49 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 444.49 and 151.94 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 444.49 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/444.49 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 444.49 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 67,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,535.81/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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