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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 444.48 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 444.48 and 151.96 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 444.48 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/444.48 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 444.48 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 67,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,543.18/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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