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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 658.70 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 658.70 and 222.49 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 658.70 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/658.70 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 658.70 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 146,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,553.05/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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