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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 659.82 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 659.82 and 223.24 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 659.82 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/659.82 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 659.82 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 147,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,298.22/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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