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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.51, 656.37 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.51, 656.37 and 232.77 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.51 : 656.37 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.51/656.37 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.51x = 656.37 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.51x = 152,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,785.71/438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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