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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 656.38 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 656.38 and 207.20 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 656.38 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/656.38 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 656.38 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 136,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,001.94/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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