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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 657.20 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 657.20 and 149.50 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 657.20 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/657.20 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 657.20 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 98,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,251.40/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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