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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 656.40 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 656.40 and 232.27 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 656.40 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/656.40 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 656.40 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 152,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,462.03/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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