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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 444.31 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 444.31 and 149.95 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 444.31 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/444.31 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 444.31 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 66,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624.28/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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