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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.16 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.16 and 247.20 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.16 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.16 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.16 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 162,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,944.35/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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