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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 657.72 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 657.72 and 150 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 657.72 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/657.72 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 657.72 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 98,658
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,658/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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