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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 445.65 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 445.65 and 152.84 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 445.65 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/445.65 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 445.65 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 68,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,110.92/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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