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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 445.26 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 445.26 and 152.80 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 445.26 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/445.26 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 445.26 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 68,035.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,035.73/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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