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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 446.14 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 446.14 and 151.14 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 446.14 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/446.14 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 446.14 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 67,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429.60/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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