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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 445.60 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 445.60 and 152.96 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 445.60 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/445.60 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 445.60 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 68,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158.98/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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