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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 657.72 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 657.72 and 145.96 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 657.72 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/657.72 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 657.72 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 96,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,000.81/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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