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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 657.92 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 657.92 and 219.70 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 657.92 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/657.92 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 657.92 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 144,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,542.69/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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