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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 441.84 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 441.84 and 150.80 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 441.84 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/441.84 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 441.84 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 66,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,629.47/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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