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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 657.95 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 657.95 and 233.29 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 657.95 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/657.95 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 657.95 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 153,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,493.16/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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