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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 442.41 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 442.41 and 150.49 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 442.41 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/442.41 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 442.41 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 66,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575.32/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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