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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 656.91 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 656.91 and 232.58 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 656.91 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/656.91 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 656.91 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 152,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,785.77/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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