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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 658.46 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 658.46 and 222.40 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 658.46 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/658.46 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 658.46 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 146,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,441.50/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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