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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 656.52 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 656.52 and 218.23 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 656.52 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/656.52 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 656.52 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 143,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,269.90/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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