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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 657.69 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 657.69 and 232.86 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 657.69 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/657.69 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 657.69 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 153,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,151.29/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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