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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 658.23 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 658.23 and 146.35 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 658.23 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/658.23 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 658.23 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 96,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,331.96/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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