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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.78 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.78 and 221.29 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.78 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.78 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.78 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 145,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,338.85/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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