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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.97, 658.38 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.97, 658.38 and 146.43 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.97 : 658.38 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.97/658.38 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.97x = 658.38 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.97x = 96,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,406.58/438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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