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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.06 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.06 and 149.46 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.06 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.06 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.06 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 98,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,204.19/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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