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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 657.51 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 657.51 and 232.66 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 657.51 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/657.51 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 657.51 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 152,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,971.83/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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