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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 663.80 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 663.80 and 150.03 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 663.80 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/663.80 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 663.80 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 99,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,587.30/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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