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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.76 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.76 and 150.16 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.76 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.76 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.76 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 99,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,670.20/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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