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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 444.33 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 444.33 and 150.20 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 444.33 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/444.33 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 444.33 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 66,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,737.62/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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