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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.90 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.90 and 221.88 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.90 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.90 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.90 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 145,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,974.85/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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