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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 657.12 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 657.12 and 243.38 is: 364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 657.12 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/657.12 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 657.12 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 159,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,929.87/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.90

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