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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 657.36 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 657.36 and 207.39 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 657.36 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/657.36 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 657.36 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 136,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,329.89/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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