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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 661.94 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 661.94 and 148.88 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 661.94 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/661.94 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 661.94 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 98,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,549.63/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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