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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 658.14 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 658.14 and 208.46 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 658.14 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/658.14 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 658.14 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 137,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,194.26/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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