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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 657.65 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 657.65 and 232.96 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 657.65 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/657.65 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 657.65 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 153,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,206.14/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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