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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 659.07 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 659.07 and 222.91 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 659.07 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/659.07 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 659.07 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 146,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,913.29/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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