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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 444.86 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 444.86 and 152.26 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 444.86 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/444.86 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 444.86 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 67,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,734.38/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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