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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 441.99 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 441.99 and 150.50 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 441.99 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/441.99 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 441.99 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 66,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,519.50/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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