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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 657.62 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 657.62 and 222.58 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 657.62 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/657.62 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 657.62 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 146,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,373.06/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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