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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 658.02 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 658.02 and 210.84 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 658.02 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/658.02 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 658.02 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 138,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,736.94/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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