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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 658.40 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 658.40 and 150.38 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 658.40 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/658.40 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 658.40 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 99,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,010.19/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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