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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.28 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.28 and 207.12 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.28 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.28 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.28 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 136,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,135.83/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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