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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 657.86 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 657.86 and 232.97 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 657.86 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/657.86 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 657.86 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 153,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,257.19/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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