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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.91, 664.42 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.91, 664.42 and 150.46 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.91 : 664.42 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.91/664.42 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.91x = 664.42 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.91x = 99,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,966.60/442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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