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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 658.13 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 658.13 and 150.13 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 658.13 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/658.13 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 658.13 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 98,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,802.14/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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