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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 657.38 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 657.38 and 149.74 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 657.38 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/657.38 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 657.38 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 98,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,436.08/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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