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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 605.12 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 605.12 and 251.98 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 605.12 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/605.12 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 605.12 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 152,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,478.14/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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