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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.85 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.85 and 219.74 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.85 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.85 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.85 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 144,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,771.31/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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