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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 656.96 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 656.96 and 232.52 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 656.96 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/656.96 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 656.96 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 152,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,756.34/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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