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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 445.86 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 445.86 and 151.51 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 445.86 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/445.86 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 445.86 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 67,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,552.25/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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