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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.45, 662.02 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.45, 662.02 and 148.88 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.45 : 662.02 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.45/662.02 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.45x = 662.02 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.45x = 98,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,562.82/441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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