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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 657.50 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 657.50 and 145.72 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 657.50 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/657.50 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 657.50 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 95,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,810.90/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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