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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 658.95 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 658.95 and 208.15 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 658.95 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/658.95 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 658.95 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 137,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,160.44/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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