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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 442.03 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 442.03 and 150.24 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 442.03 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/442.03 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 442.03 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 66,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408.38/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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