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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 661.91 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 661.91 and 148.79 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 661.91 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/661.91 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 661.91 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 98,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485.59/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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