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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 658.63 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 658.63 and 223.36 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 658.63 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/658.63 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 658.63 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 147,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,111.60/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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