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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.66 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.66 and 150.81 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.66 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.66 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.66 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 67,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,207.94/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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