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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 658.41 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 658.41 and 222.13 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 658.41 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/658.41 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 658.41 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 146,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,252.61/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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