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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.42, 659.10 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.42, 659.10 and 222.99 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.42 : 659.10 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.42/659.10 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.42x = 659.10 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.42x = 146,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,973.27/439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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