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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 658.03 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 658.03 and 150.14 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 658.03 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/658.03 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 658.03 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 98,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,796.62/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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