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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 658.83 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 658.83 and 223.22 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 658.83 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/658.83 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 658.83 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 147,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,064.03/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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