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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 658.80 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 658.80 and 208.26 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 658.80 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/658.80 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 658.80 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 137,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,201.69/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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