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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 657.24 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 657.24 and 221.40 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 657.24 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/657.24 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 657.24 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 145,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,512.94/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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