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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 658.06 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 658.06 and 233.24 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 658.06 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/658.06 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 658.06 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 153,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,482.04/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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