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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 657.84 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 657.84 and 222.07 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 657.84 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/657.84 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 657.84 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 146,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,086.53/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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