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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 444.57 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 444.57 and 150.45 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 444.57 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/444.57 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 444.57 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 66,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,885.56/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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