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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.33 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.33 and 233.27 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.33 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.33 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.33 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 153,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,332.08/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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