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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 659.28 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 659.28 and 220.16 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 659.28 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/659.28 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 659.28 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 145,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,147.08/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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