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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 656.79 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 656.79 and 232.90 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 656.79 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/656.79 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 656.79 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 152,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,966.39/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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