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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.38 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.38 and 148.51 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.38 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.38 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.38 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 98,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,221.54/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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