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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 658.08 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 658.08 and 223.16 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 658.08 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/658.08 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 658.08 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 146,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,857.13/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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