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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 656.73 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 656.73 and 221.46 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 656.73 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/656.73 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 656.73 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 145,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,439.43/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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