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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 663.53 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 663.53 and 150.06 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 663.53 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/663.53 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 663.53 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 99,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,569.31/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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