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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 658.20 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 658.20 and 150.16 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 658.20 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/658.20 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 658.20 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 98,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,835.31/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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