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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.15, 656.41 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.15, 656.41 and 218.52 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.15 : 656.41 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.15/656.41 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.15x = 656.41 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.15x = 143,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,438.71/438.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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