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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.29 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.29 and 223.02 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.29 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.29 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.29 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 147,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,034.86/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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