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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 655.63 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 655.63 and 221.09 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 655.63 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/655.63 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 655.63 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 144,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,949.41/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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