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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 442.50 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 442.50 and 150.95 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 442.50 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/442.50 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 442.50 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 66,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,795.92/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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