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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 657.24 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 657.24 and 256.82 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 657.24 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/657.24 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 657.24 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 168,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,792.38/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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