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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 659.38 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 659.38 and 208.22 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 659.38 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/659.38 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 659.38 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 137,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,296.10/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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