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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 444.69 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 444.69 and 152.01 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 444.69 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/444.69 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 444.69 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 67,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597.33/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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