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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 656.80 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 656.80 and 206.80 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 656.80 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/656.80 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 656.80 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 135,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,826.24/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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