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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 656.84 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 656.84 and 221.63 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 656.84 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/656.84 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 656.84 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 145,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,572.72/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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