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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.38 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.38 and 244.22 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.38 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.38 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.38 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 160,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,785.81/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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