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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.36 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.36 and 149.76 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.36 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.36 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.36 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 98,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,446.23/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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