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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 657.94 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 657.94 and 219.39 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 657.94 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/657.94 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 657.94 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 144,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,345.46/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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