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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 656.37 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 656.37 and 221.86 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 656.37 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/656.37 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 656.37 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 145,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,622.25/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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