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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 658.49 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 658.49 and 243.80 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 658.49 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/658.49 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 658.49 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 160,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,539.86/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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