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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 655.52 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 655.52 and 322.22 is: 482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 655.52 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/655.52 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 655.52 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 211,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,216.77/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.18

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