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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 658.20 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 658.20 and 222.30 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 658.20 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/658.20 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 658.20 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 146,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,317.86/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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