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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 659.41 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 659.41 and 223.07 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 659.41 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/659.41 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 659.41 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 147,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,090.73/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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