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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 657.45 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 657.45 and 243.14 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 657.45 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/657.45 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 657.45 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 159,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,849.11/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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