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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 658.07 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 658.07 and 222.04 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 658.07 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/658.07 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 658.07 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 146,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,117.86/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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