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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.82 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.82 and 152.94 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.82 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.82 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.82 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 68,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,182.95/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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