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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 663.30 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 663.30 and 149.70 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 663.30 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/663.30 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 663.30 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 99,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,296.01/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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