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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.94 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.94 and 207.37 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.94 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.94 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.94 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 136,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,435.57/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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