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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 656.88 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 656.88 and 149.38 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 656.88 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/656.88 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 656.88 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 98,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,124.73/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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