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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 657.91 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 657.91 and 207.58 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 657.91 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/657.91 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 657.91 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 136,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,568.96/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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