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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 657.12 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 657.12 and 221.40 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 657.12 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/657.12 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 657.12 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 145,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,486.37/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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