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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 656.92 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 656.92 and 207.27 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 656.92 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/656.92 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 656.92 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 136,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,159.81/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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