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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.78, 664.16 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.78, 664.16 and 150.35 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.78 : 664.16 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.78/664.16 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.78x = 664.16 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.78x = 99,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,856.46/442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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