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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 659.14 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 659.14 and 222.62 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 659.14 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/659.14 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 659.14 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 146,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,737.75/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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