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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 441.64 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 441.64 and 150.39 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 441.64 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/441.64 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 441.64 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 66,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,418.24/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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