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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 658.06 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 658.06 and 207.58 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 658.06 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/658.06 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 658.06 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 136,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,600.09/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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