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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.64 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.64 and 222.02 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.64 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.64 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.64 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 146,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,009.23/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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