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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 656.55 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 656.55 and 218.25 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 656.55 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/656.55 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 656.55 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 143,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,292.04/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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