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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 656.90 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 656.90 and 232.45 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 656.90 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/656.90 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 656.90 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 152,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,696.99/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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