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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 657.64 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 657.64 and 149.75 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 657.64 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/657.64 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 657.64 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 98,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,481.59/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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