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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.42, 663.71 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.42, 663.71 and 149.96 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.42 : 663.71 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.42/663.71 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.42x = 663.71 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.42x = 99,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,529.95/442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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