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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 661.37 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 661.37 and 148.52 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 661.37 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/661.37 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 661.37 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 98,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,222.62/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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