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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.77, 656.97 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.77, 656.97 and 221.50 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.77 : 656.97 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.77/656.97 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.77x = 656.97 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.77x = 145,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,518.86/437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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