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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.54, 659.49 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.54, 659.49 and 223.27 is: 335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.54 : 659.49 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.54/659.49 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.54x = 659.49 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.54x = 147,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,244.33/439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.00

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