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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 657.02 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 657.02 and 145.51 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 657.02 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/657.02 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 657.02 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 95,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,601.70/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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