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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 655.93 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 655.93 and 221.20 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 655.93 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/655.93 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 655.93 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 145,091.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,091.72/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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