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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 656.78 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 656.78 and 221.36 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 656.78 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/656.78 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 656.78 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 145,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,380.43/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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