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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.01 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.01 and 145.61 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.01 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.01 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.01 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 95,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,667.23/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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