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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 659.37 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 659.37 and 223.02 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 659.37 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/659.37 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 659.37 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 147,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,052.70/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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