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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.92 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.92 and 222.60 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.92 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.92 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.92 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 146,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,452.99/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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