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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 441.11 and 149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 441.11 and 149.71 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 441.11 = 149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/441.11 = 149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 441.11 × 149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 66,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,038.58/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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