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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 445.14 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 445.14 and 152.40 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 445.14 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/445.14 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 445.14 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 67,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,839.34/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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