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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 663.61 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 663.61 and 149.95 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 663.61 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/663.61 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 663.61 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 99,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,506.29/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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