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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 656.42 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 656.42 and 221.07 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 656.42 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/656.42 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 656.42 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 145,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,113.66/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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