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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 658.92 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 658.92 and 208.25 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 658.92 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/658.92 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 658.92 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 137,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,220.09/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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