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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 657 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 657 and 221.69 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 657 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/657 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 657 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 145,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,650.33/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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