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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 444.20 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 444.20 and 149.80 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 444.20 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/444.20 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 444.20 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 66,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,540.41/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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