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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 657.13 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 657.13 and 221.72 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 657.13 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/657.13 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 657.13 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 145,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,698.86/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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