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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 443.04 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 443.04 and 149.12 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 443.04 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/443.04 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 443.04 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 66,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,066.12/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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