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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 445.44 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 445.44 and 152.56 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 445.44 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/445.44 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 445.44 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 67,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,956.33/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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