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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 661.50 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 661.50 and 148.50 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 661.50 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/661.50 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 661.50 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 98,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,232.75/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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