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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.42 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.42 and 207.30 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.42 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.42 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.42 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 136,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,283.17/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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