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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.79, 658.27 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.79, 658.27 and 146.34 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.79 : 658.27 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.79/658.27 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.79x = 658.27 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.79x = 96,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,327.94/438.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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