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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 658.10 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 658.10 and 222.06 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 658.10 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/658.10 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 658.10 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 146,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,137.69/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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