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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.95 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.95 and 207.65 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.95 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.95 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.95 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 136,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,618.99/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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