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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 657.30 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 657.30 and 145.70 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 657.30 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/657.30 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 657.30 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 95,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,768.61/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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