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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 660.51 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 660.51 and 223.67 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 660.51 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/660.51 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 660.51 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 147,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,732.97/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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