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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.56 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.56 and 150.72 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 442.56 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/442.56 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 442.56 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 66,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,702.64/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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