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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 657.95 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 657.95 and 233.11 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 657.95 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/657.95 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 657.95 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 153,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,374.72/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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