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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.79, 658.35 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.79, 658.35 and 233.50 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.79 : 658.35 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.79/658.35 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.79x = 658.35 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.79x = 153,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,724.73/438.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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