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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 657.23 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 657.23 and 149.53 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 657.23 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/657.23 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 657.23 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 98,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,275.60/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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