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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 441.33 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 441.33 and 150.06 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 441.33 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/441.33 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 441.33 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 66,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225.98/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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