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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 656.84 and 221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 656.84 and 221.35 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 656.84 = 221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/656.84 = 221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 656.84 × 221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 145,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,388.25/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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