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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 659.13 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 659.13 and 223.02 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 659.13 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/659.13 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 659.13 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 146,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,999.17/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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