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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 661.80 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 661.80 and 148.71 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 661.80 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/661.80 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 661.80 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 98,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,416.28/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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