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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.18 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.18 and 301.50 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.18 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.18 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.18 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 198,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,139.77/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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