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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 658.26 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 658.26 and 222.27 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 658.26 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/658.26 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 658.26 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 146,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,310.34/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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