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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.51, 657.06 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.51, 657.06 and 206.85 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.51 : 657.06 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.51/657.06 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.51x = 657.06 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.51x = 135,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,912.86/438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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