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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.72 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.72 and 221.94 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.72 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.72 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.72 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 145,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,974.38/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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