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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 656.40 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 656.40 and 221.12 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 656.40 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/656.40 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 656.40 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 145,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,143.17/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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