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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 442.36 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 442.36 and 150.58 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 442.36 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/442.36 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 442.36 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 66,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,610.57/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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