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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.45, 663.42 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.45, 663.42 and 149.80 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.45 : 663.42 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.45/663.42 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.45x = 663.42 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.45x = 99,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,379.20/442.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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