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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 657.60 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 657.60 and 145.94 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 657.60 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/657.60 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 657.60 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 95,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,970.14/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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