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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 663.18 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 663.18 and 149.59 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 663.18 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/663.18 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 663.18 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 99,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205.10/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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