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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 659.46 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 659.46 and 223.20 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 659.46 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/659.46 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 659.46 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 147,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,191.47/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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