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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 663.20 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 663.20 and 149.56 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 663.20 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/663.20 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 663.20 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 99,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,188.19/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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