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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 656.87 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 656.87 and 233.10 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 656.87 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/656.87 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 656.87 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 153,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,115.23/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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