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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 657.06 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 657.06 and 218.49 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 657.06 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/657.06 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 657.06 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 143,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,560.22/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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