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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.24 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.24 and 233.17 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.24 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.24 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.24 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 153,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,248.65/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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