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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657.09 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657.09 and 145.59 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657.09 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657.09 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657.09 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 95,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,665.73/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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