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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 660.30 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 660.30 and 223.64 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 660.30 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/660.30 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 660.30 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 147,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,669.49/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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