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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.67 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.67 and 149.28 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.67 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.67 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.67 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 98,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,923.48/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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