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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.37 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.37 and 114.28 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.37 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.37 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.37 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 75,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,239.63/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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