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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 657.15 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 657.15 and 218.57 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 657.15 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/657.15 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 657.15 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 143,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,629.99/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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