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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.18 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.18 and 255.42 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.18 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.18 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.18 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 167,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,856.92/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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