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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657.02 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657.02 and 149.43 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657.02 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657.02 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657.02 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 98,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,178.50/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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