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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 656.61 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 656.61 and 221.16 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 656.61 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/656.61 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 656.61 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 145,215.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,215.87/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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