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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.14 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.14 and 149.63 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.14 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.14 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.14 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 99,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,229.33/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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