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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.15 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.15 and 221.83 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.15 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.15 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.15 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 145,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,773.11/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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