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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 444.78 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 444.78 and 152.20 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 444.78 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/444.78 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 444.78 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 67,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695.52/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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