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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 444.84 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 444.84 and 152.53 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 444.84 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/444.84 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 444.84 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 67,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851.45/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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