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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 657.33 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 657.33 and 149.64 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 657.33 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/657.33 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 657.33 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 98,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,362.86/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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