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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 657.42 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 657.42 and 207.25 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 657.42 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/657.42 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 657.42 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 136,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,247.01/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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