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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.66 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.66 and 232.63 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.66 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.66 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.66 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 152,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,993.72/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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