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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 657.11 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 657.11 and 178.27 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 657.11 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/657.11 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 657.11 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 117,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,141.80/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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