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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.73 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.73 and 222.56 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.73 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.73 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.73 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 146,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,604.21/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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