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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 658.83 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 658.83 and 222.82 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 658.83 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/658.83 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 658.83 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 146,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,799.69/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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