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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.71, 444.80 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.71, 444.80 and 152.13 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.71 : 444.80 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.71/444.80 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.71x = 444.80 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.71x = 67,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,664.44/296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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