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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 656.53 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 656.53 and 232.20 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 656.53 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/656.53 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 656.53 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 152,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,445.69/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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