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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 659.64 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 659.64 and 223.14 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 659.64 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/659.64 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 659.64 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 147,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,192.07/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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