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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 657.93 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 657.93 and 233.43 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 657.93 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/657.93 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 657.93 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 153,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,580.60/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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