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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 657.72 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 657.72 and 233.02 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 657.72 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/657.72 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 657.72 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 153,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,261.91/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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