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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 658.10 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 658.10 and 146.10 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 658.10 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/658.10 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 658.10 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 96,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,148.41/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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