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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 658.92 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 658.92 and 208.11 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 658.92 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/658.92 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 658.92 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 137,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,127.84/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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