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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.40 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.40 and 221.20 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.40 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.40 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.40 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 145,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,195.68/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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