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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 657.90 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 657.90 and 233.22 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 657.90 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/657.90 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 657.90 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 153,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,435.44/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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