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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 657.56 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 657.56 and 149.85 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 657.56 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/657.56 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 657.56 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 98,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,532.08/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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