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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 657.11 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 657.11 and 149.51 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 657.11 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/657.11 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 657.11 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 98,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,244.52/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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