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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 657.69 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 657.69 and 230.13 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 657.69 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/657.69 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 657.69 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 151,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,354.20/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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