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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.06, 661.62 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.06, 661.62 and 148.58 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.06 : 661.62 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.06/661.62 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.06x = 661.62 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.06x = 98,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,303.50/441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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