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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 657.48 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 657.48 and 149.72 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 657.48 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/657.48 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 657.48 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 98,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,437.91/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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