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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 657.52 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 657.52 and 221.84 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 657.52 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/657.52 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 657.52 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 145,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,859.84/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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