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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.97 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.97 and 223.44 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.97 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.97 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.97 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 147,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,463.70/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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