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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 658.44 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 658.44 and 233.28 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 658.44 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/658.44 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 658.44 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 153,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,600.88/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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