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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444.66 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444.66 and 150.16 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444.66 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444.66 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444.66 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 66,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,770.15/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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