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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 657.20 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 657.20 and 255.44 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 657.20 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/657.20 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 657.20 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 167,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,875.17/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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