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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 656.89 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 656.89 and 233.07 is: 349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 656.89 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/656.89 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 656.89 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 153,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,101.35/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.07

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