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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.51 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.51 and 152.14 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.51 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.51 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.51 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 67,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,626.99/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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