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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 658.34 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 658.34 and 146.35 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 658.34 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/658.34 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 658.34 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 96,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,348.06/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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