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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.70 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.70 and 207.43 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.70 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.70 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.70 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 136,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,426.71/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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