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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 440.52 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 440.52 and 149.36 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 440.52 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/440.52 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 440.52 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 65,796.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796.07/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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