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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 657.74 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 657.74 and 207.26 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 657.74 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/657.74 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 657.74 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 136,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,318.87/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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