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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 659.40 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 659.40 and 222.96 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 659.40 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/659.40 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 659.40 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 147,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,019.82/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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