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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 658.68 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 658.68 and 222.72 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 658.68 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/658.68 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 658.68 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 146,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,701.21/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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