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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 658.08 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 658.08 and 150.26 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 658.08 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/658.08 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 658.08 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 98,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,883.10/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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