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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 657.30 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 657.30 and 145.62 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 657.30 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/657.30 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 657.30 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 95,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,716.03/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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