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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 664.25 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 664.25 and 150.32 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 664.25 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/664.25 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 664.25 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 99,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,845.99/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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