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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 658.33 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 658.33 and 233.42 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 658.33 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/658.33 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 658.33 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 153,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,663.51/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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