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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 656.49 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 656.49 and 221.26 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 656.49 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/656.49 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 656.49 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 145,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,254.98/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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