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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 656.38 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 656.38 and 221.26 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 656.38 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/656.38 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 656.38 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 145,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,230.64/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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