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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 659.18 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 659.18 and 208.31 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 659.18 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/659.18 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 659.18 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 137,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,311.10/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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