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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 657.52 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 657.52 and 145.86 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 657.52 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/657.52 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 657.52 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 95,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,905.87/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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