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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 658.02 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 658.02 and 150.14 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 658.02 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/658.02 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 658.02 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 98,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,795.12/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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