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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 657.48 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 657.48 and 233.04 is: 349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 657.48 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/657.48 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 657.48 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 153,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,219.14/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.24

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