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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 656.96 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 656.96 and 246.08 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 656.96 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/656.96 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 656.96 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 161,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,664.72/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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