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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.26 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.26 and 150.32 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.26 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.26 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.26 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 98,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,949.64/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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