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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 656.60 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 656.60 and 149.26 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 656.60 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/656.60 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 656.60 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 98,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,004.12/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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