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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 442.60 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 442.60 and 150.62 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 442.60 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/442.60 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 442.60 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 66,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,664.41/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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