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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 658.53 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 658.53 and 146.48 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 658.53 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/658.53 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 658.53 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 96,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,460.74/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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