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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 659.26 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 659.26 and 220.05 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 659.26 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/659.26 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 659.26 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 145,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,070.16/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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