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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 440.88 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 440.88 and 149.80 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 440.88 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/440.88 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 440.88 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 66,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,043.82/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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