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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 655.86 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 655.86 and 232.45 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 655.86 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/655.86 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 655.86 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 152,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,454.66/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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