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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.21 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.21 and 149.58 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.21 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.21 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.21 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 98,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,306.03/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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