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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 663.93 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 663.93 and 150.09 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 663.93 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/663.93 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 663.93 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 99,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,649.25/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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