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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 440.91 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 440.91 and 150.04 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 440.91 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/440.91 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 440.91 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 66,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154.14/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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