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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 658.06 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 658.06 and 243.61 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 658.06 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/658.06 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 658.06 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 160,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,307.74/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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