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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 656.51 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 656.51 and 232.04 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 656.51 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/656.51 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 656.51 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 152,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,332.14/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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