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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 658.58 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 658.58 and 207.82 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 658.58 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/658.58 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 658.58 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 136,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,866.10/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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