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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 657.20 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 657.20 and 145.58 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 657.20 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/657.20 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 657.20 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 95,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,672.25/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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