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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 658.01 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 658.01 and 233.07 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 658.01 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/658.01 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 658.01 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 153,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,362.39/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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