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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 657.22 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 657.22 and 164.36 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 657.22 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/657.22 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 657.22 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 108,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,020.68/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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