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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 658.41 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 658.41 and 208.08 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 658.41 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/658.41 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 658.41 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 137,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,001.95/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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