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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 658.24 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 658.24 and 150.24 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 658.24 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/658.24 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 658.24 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 98,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,893.98/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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