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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 659.39 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 659.39 and 223.18 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 659.39 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/659.39 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 659.39 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 147,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,159.90/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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