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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 446.55 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 446.55 and 152.98 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 446.55 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/446.55 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 446.55 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 68,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,313.22/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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