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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 658.98 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 658.98 and 222.96 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 658.98 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/658.98 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 658.98 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 146,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,926.18/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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