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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.62 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.62 and 149.79 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.62 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.62 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.62 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 98,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,504.90/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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