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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 657.36 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 657.36 and 221.66 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 657.36 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/657.36 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 657.36 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 145,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,710.42/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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