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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 656.96 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 656.96 and 232.79 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 656.96 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/656.96 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 656.96 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 152,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,929.27/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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