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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.31 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.31 and 149.75 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.31 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.31 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.31 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 99,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330.67/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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