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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 656.46 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 656.46 and 232.74 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 656.46 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/656.46 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 656.46 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 152,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,784.50/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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