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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.20 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.20 and 208.56 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.20 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.20 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.20 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 137,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,482.75/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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