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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 658.26 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 658.26 and 207.64 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 658.26 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/658.26 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 658.26 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 136,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,682.71/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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