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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.45 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.45 and 207.93 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.45 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.45 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.45 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 136,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,913.07/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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