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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.07 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.07 and 218.75 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.07 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.07 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.07 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 143,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,730.23/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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