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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.92 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.92 and 145.49 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.92 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.92 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.92 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 95,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,575.29/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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