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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.24 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.24 and 208.02 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.24 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.24 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.24 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 136,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,926.50/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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