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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.36 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.36 and 220.31 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.36 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.36 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.36 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 145,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,265.80/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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