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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 658.26 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 658.26 and 219.44 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 658.26 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/658.26 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 658.26 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 144,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,450.22/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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