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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.90, 657.16 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.90, 657.16 and 221.63 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.90 : 657.16 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.90/657.16 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.90x = 657.16 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.90x = 145,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,642.53/437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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