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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 445.02 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.65, 445.02 and 152.29 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.65 : 445.02 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.65/445.02 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.65x = 445.02 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.65x = 67,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,772.10/296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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