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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.73 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.73 and 222.74 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.73 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.73 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.73 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 146,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,724.96/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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