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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 659.24 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 659.24 and 223.03 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 659.24 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/659.24 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 659.24 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 147,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,030.30/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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