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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.69, 662.38 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.69, 662.38 and 149.14 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.69 : 662.38 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.69/662.38 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.69x = 662.38 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.69x = 98,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,787.35/441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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