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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.07 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.07 and 149.57 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.07 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.07 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.07 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 99,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,175.38/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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