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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 662.88 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 662.88 and 149.28 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 662.88 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/662.88 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 662.88 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 98,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,954.73/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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