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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 658.02 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 658.02 and 150 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 658.02 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/658.02 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 658.02 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 98,703
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,703/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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