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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 658.05 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 658.05 and 146.12 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 658.05 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/658.05 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 658.05 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 96,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,154.27/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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