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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 657.60 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 657.60 and 222.16 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 657.60 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/657.60 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 657.60 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 146,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,092.42/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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