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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 657.99 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 657.99 and 243.18 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 657.99 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/657.99 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 657.99 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 160,010.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,010.01/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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