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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 657.50 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 657.50 and 232.74 is: 349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 657.50 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/657.50 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 657.50 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 153,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,026.55/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.24

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