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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 658.39 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 658.39 and 222.38 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 658.39 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/658.39 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 658.39 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 146,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,413.30/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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