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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 441.46 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 441.46 and 150.14 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 441.46 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/441.46 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 441.46 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 66,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,280.80/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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