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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 660.18 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 660.18 and 223.72 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 660.18 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/660.18 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 660.18 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 147,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,695.47/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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