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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 659.38 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 659.38 and 223.22 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 659.38 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/659.38 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 659.38 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 147,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,186.80/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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