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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.89, 445.12 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.89, 445.12 and 150.59 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.89 : 445.12 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.89/445.12 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.89x = 445.12 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.89x = 67,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031.36/296.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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