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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 663.90 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 663.90 and 150.02 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 663.90 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/663.90 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 663.90 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 99,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,598.28/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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