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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 661.97 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 661.97 and 148.80 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 661.97 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/661.97 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 661.97 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 98,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,501.14/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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