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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 662.88 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 662.88 and 149.44 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 662.88 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/662.88 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 662.88 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 99,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,060.79/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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