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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.79 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.79 and 221.14 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.79 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.79 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.79 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 145,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,242.54/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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