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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 664.25 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 664.25 and 150.20 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 664.25 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/664.25 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 664.25 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 99,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,768.22/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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