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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 657.62 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 657.62 and 145.82 is: 218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 657.62 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/657.62 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 657.62 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 95,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,896.16/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.75

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