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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 656.63 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 656.63 and 232.64 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 656.63 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/656.63 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 656.63 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 152,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,753.96/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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