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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.47, 663.74 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.47, 663.74 and 149.95 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.47 : 663.74 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.47/663.74 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.47x = 663.74 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.47x = 99,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,527.81/442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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