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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 441.74 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 441.74 and 150.44 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 441.74 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/441.74 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 441.74 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 66,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,455.37/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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