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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 663.44 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 663.44 and 149.88 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 663.44 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/663.44 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 663.44 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 99,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,436.39/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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