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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 658.04 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 658.04 and 233.17 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 658.04 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/658.04 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 658.04 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 153,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,431.78/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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