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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 443.89 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 443.89 and 151.75 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 443.89 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/443.89 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 443.89 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 67,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,360.31/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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