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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 657.94 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 657.94 and 207.24 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 657.94 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/657.94 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 657.94 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 136,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,351.49/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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