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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 657.38 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 657.38 and 181.76 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 657.38 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/657.38 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 657.38 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 119,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,485.39/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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