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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 660.16 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 660.16 and 223.58 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 660.16 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/660.16 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 660.16 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 147,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,598.57/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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