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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 658.96 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 658.96 and 179.22 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 658.96 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/658.96 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 658.96 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 118,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,098.81/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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