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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 444.98 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 444.98 and 150.36 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 444.98 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/444.98 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 444.98 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 66,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,906.44/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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