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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657.01 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657.01 and 149.45 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657.01 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657.01 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657.01 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 98,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,190.14/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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