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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.54, 658.77 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.54, 658.77 and 220.23 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.54 : 658.77 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.54/658.77 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.54x = 658.77 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.54x = 145,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,080.92/439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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