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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 657.81 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 657.81 and 149.91 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 657.81 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/657.81 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 657.81 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 98,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,609.83/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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