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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.86 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.86 and 206.66 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.86 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.86 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.86 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 135,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,746.69/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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