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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 441.60 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 441.60 and 150.10 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 441.60 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/441.60 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 441.60 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 66,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,284.16/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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