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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 658.07 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 658.07 and 146.18 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 658.07 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/658.07 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 658.07 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 96,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,200.19/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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