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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.26 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.26 and 149.50 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.26 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.26 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.26 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 98,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,260.37/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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