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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 657.44 and 221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 657.44 and 221.71 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 657.44 = 221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/657.44 = 221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 657.44 × 221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 145,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,761.02/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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