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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 657.56 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 657.56 and 221.90 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 657.56 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/657.56 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 657.56 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 145,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,909.83/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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