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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 659.40 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 659.40 and 233.52 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 659.40 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/659.40 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 659.40 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 153,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,984.16/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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