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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 441.32 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 441.32 and 150.40 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 441.32 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/441.32 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 441.32 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 66,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,374.53/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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