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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658.38 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658.38 and 222.64 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658.38 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658.38 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658.38 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 146,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,581.72/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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