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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.79, 658.26 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.79, 658.26 and 146.30 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.79 : 658.26 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.79/658.26 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.79x = 658.26 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.79x = 96,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,303.44/438.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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