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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 658.98 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 658.98 and 219.86 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 658.98 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/658.98 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 658.98 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 144,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,883.75/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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