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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 658.18 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 658.18 and 219.46 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 658.18 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/658.18 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 658.18 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 144,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,444.18/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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