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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.95, 661.50 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.95, 661.50 and 148.48 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.95 : 661.50 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.95/661.50 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.95x = 661.50 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.95x = 98,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,217.09/440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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