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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 444.60 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 444.60 and 152.10 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 444.60 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/444.60 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 444.60 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 67,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,623.66/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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