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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 656.84 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 656.84 and 243.19 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 656.84 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/656.84 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 656.84 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 159,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,738.35/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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