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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 656.40 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 656.40 and 206.42 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 656.40 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/656.40 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 656.40 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 135,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,491.58/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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