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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 656.60 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 656.60 and 221.20 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 656.60 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/656.60 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 656.60 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 145,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,239.92/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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