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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 658.54 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 658.54 and 208.36 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 658.54 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/658.54 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 658.54 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 137,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,213.39/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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