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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 659.11 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 659.11 and 222.81 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 659.11 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/659.11 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 659.11 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 146,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,853.00/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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