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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 657.51 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 657.51 and 221.77 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 657.51 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/657.51 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 657.51 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 145,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,815.98/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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