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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444.84 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444.84 and 152.32 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444.84 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444.84 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444.84 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 67,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,758.03/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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