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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 444.60 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 444.60 and 152.04 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 444.60 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/444.60 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 444.60 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 67,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.98/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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