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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 657.85 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 657.85 and 207.33 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 657.85 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/657.85 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 657.85 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 136,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,394.41/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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