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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 656.82 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 656.82 and 221.88 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 656.82 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/656.82 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 656.82 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 145,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,735.22/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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