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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 656.01 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 656.01 and 221.01 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 656.01 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/656.01 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 656.01 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 144,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,984.77/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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