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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 658.04 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 658.04 and 221.84 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 658.04 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/658.04 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 658.04 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 145,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,979.59/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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