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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 656.93 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 656.93 and 218.25 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 656.93 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/656.93 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 656.93 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 143,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,373.88/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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