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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.33 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.33 and 223.01 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.33 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.33 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.33 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 147,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,032.77/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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