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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.38 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.38 and 146.31 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.38 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.38 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.38 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 96,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,324.83/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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