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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 659.90 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 659.90 and 220.42 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 659.90 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/659.90 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 659.90 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 145,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,456.69/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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