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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 658.26 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 658.26 and 233.28 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 658.26 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/658.26 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 658.26 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 153,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,558.89/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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