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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 663.76 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 663.76 and 150.05 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 663.76 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/663.76 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 663.76 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 99,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,595.30/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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