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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 658.26 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 658.26 and 222.17 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 658.26 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/658.26 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 658.26 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 146,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,242.33/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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