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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 658.06 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 658.06 and 207.46 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 658.06 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/658.06 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 658.06 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 136,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,521.13/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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