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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.33, 657.77 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.33, 657.77 and 243.48 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.33 : 657.77 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.33/657.77 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.33x = 657.77 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.33x = 160,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,152.62/438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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