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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.52 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.52 and 211.84 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.52 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.52 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.52 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 139,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,712.72/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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