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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 657.45 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 657.45 and 149.64 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 657.45 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/657.45 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 657.45 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 98,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,380.82/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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