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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 444.92 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 444.92 and 152.08 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 444.92 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/444.92 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 444.92 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 67,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,663.43/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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