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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 662.54 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 662.54 and 149.24 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 662.54 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/662.54 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 662.54 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 98,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875.81/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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