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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.33, 657.41 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.33, 657.41 and 145.84 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.33 : 657.41 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.33/657.41 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.33x = 657.41 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.33x = 95,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,876.67/438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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