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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 663.34 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 663.34 and 149.75 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 663.34 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/663.34 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 663.34 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 99,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,334.24/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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