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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.57 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.57 and 149.81 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.57 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.57 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.57 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 99,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,409.42/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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