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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 657.60 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 657.60 and 233.06 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 657.60 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/657.60 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 657.60 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 153,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,257.40/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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