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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 658.18 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 658.18 and 222.20 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 658.18 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/658.18 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 658.18 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 146,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,247.60/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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