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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 658.02 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 658.02 and 233.34 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 658.02 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/658.02 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 658.02 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 153,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,540.79/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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