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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 664.11 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 664.11 and 150.28 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 664.11 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/664.11 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 664.11 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 99,799.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,799.13/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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