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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 662.88 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 662.88 and 149.51 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 662.88 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/662.88 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 662.88 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 99,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,107.19/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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