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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 657.45 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 657.45 and 207.15 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 657.45 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/657.45 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 657.45 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 136,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,190.77/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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