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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 658.62 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 658.62 and 222.66 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 658.62 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/658.62 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 658.62 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 146,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,648.33/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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