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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 446.45 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 446.45 and 151.40 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 446.45 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/446.45 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 446.45 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 67,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,592.89/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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