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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 444.84 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 444.84 and 150.63 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 444.84 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/444.84 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 444.84 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 67,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007.74/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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