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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 658.70 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 658.70 and 208.30 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 658.70 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/658.70 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 658.70 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 137,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,207.21/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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