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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.62 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.62 and 217.34 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.62 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.62 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.62 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 143,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,361.81/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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