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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 657.45 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 657.45 and 233.46 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 657.45 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/657.45 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 657.45 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 153,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,488.28/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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