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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.48, 443.33 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.48, 443.33 and 149.27 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.48 : 443.33 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.48/443.33 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.48x = 443.33 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.48x = 66,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,174.95/295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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