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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 657.54 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 657.54 and 207.16 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 657.54 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/657.54 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 657.54 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 136,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,215.99/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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