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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.15, 659.13 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.15, 659.13 and 222.88 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.15 : 659.13 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.15/659.13 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.15x = 659.13 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.15x = 146,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,906.89/439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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