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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 658.21 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 658.21 and 222.45 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 658.21 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/658.21 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 658.21 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 146,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,418.81/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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