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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 657.74 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 657.74 and 222.03 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 657.74 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/657.74 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 657.74 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 146,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,036.90/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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