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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 658.33 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 658.33 and 182.19 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 658.33 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/658.33 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 658.33 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 119,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,941.14/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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