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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.24 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.24 and 152.44 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.24 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.24 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.24 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 67,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872.39/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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