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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 658.51 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 658.51 and 222.83 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 658.51 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/658.51 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 658.51 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 146,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,735.78/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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