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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 658.22 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 658.22 and 233.01 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 658.22 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/658.22 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 658.22 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 153,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,372.42/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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