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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 440.94 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 440.94 and 150.15 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 440.94 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/440.94 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 440.94 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 66,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207.14/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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