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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 658.99 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 658.99 and 220.15 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 658.99 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/658.99 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 658.99 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 145,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,076.65/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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