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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658.70 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658.70 and 244.07 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658.70 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658.70 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658.70 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 160,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,769.34/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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