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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 658.54 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 658.54 and 150.41 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 658.54 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/658.54 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 658.54 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 99,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,047.33/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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