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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 657.89 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 657.89 and 222.86 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 657.89 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/657.89 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 657.89 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 146,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,616.25/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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