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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.75, 442.19 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.75, 442.19 and 150.43 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 442.19 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/442.19 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 442.19 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 66,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,517.89/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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