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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 658.28 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 658.28 and 182.18 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 658.28 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/658.28 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 658.28 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 119,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,925.45/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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