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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 658.32 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 658.32 and 150.25 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 658.32 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/658.32 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 658.32 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 98,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,912.58/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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