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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 657.37 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 657.37 and 221.58 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 657.37 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/657.37 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 657.37 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 145,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,659.49/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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