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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 657.65 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 657.65 and 145.99 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 657.65 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/657.65 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 657.65 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 96,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,009.32/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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