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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 657.38 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 657.38 and 233.06 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 657.38 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/657.38 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 657.38 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 153,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,204.53/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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