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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.55, 658.84 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.55, 658.84 and 208.29 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.55 : 658.84 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.55/658.84 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.55x = 658.84 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.55x = 137,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,229.78/439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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