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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 657.22 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 657.22 and 207.11 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 657.22 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/657.22 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 657.22 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 136,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,116.83/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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