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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 662.24 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 662.24 and 149.01 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 662.24 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/662.24 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 662.24 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 98,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,679.64/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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