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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.88 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.88 and 149.76 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.88 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.88 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.88 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 66,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,026.19/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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