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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.35 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.35 and 222.49 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.35 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.35 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.35 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 146,476.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,476.85/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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