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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 658.38 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 658.38 and 150.38 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 658.38 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/658.38 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 658.38 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 99,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007.18/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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