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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 656.85 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 656.85 and 149.28 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 656.85 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/656.85 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 656.85 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 98,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,054.57/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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