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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 658.14 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 658.14 and 150.18 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 658.14 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/658.14 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 658.14 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 98,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,839.47/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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