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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 445.25 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 445.25 and 152.11 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 445.25 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/445.25 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 445.25 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 67,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,726.98/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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