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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 657.53 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 657.53 and 221.82 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 657.53 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/657.53 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 657.53 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 145,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,853.30/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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