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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 658.83 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 658.83 and 208.27 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 658.83 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/658.83 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 658.83 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 137,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,216.13/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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