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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 658.48 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 658.48 and 243.84 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 658.48 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/658.48 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 658.48 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 160,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,563.76/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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