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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 656.19 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 656.19 and 221.16 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 656.19 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/656.19 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 656.19 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 145,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,122.98/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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