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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 663.04 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 663.04 and 149.48 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 663.04 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/663.04 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 663.04 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 99,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,111.22/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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